Event_Barriers_SOW_Revised_as_of_12_August_2015.pdf

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND

10 July 2015

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR RENTAL OF EVENT BARRIERS

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the rental of event barriers to support the 2015 Joint Service Open House (JSOH) on Joint Base Andrews, MD from 17 September through 21 September 2015.

1.1. The following short work description shall serve as general information only, and shall not limit the contractor’s obligation to conform to all state and local regulations in accordance with standard industry practice.

1.2. The contractor shall deliver, set-up, tear down and remove to Joint Base Andrews, MD, 11,000 linear feet of crowd control event barricades, commonly known as bicycle barricades, security barricades or pedestrian barricades for the period of 17 September 2015 thru 21 September 2015. Specifically, the barricades must be 4' tall x 7' wide, free-standing panels, maintenance free, made of lightweight galvanized steel (making them easy to transport), and require no drilling.

The contractor shall deliver, set-up, tear down and remove to Branch Avenue Metro Station, 4704 Old Soper Road, Suitland, MD 20746, 1,200 linear feet of crowd control event barricades, commonly known as bicycle barricades, security barricades or pedestrian barricades for the period of 17 September 2015 thru 21 September 2015.

Specifically, the barricades must be 4' tall x 7' wide, free-standing panels, maintenance free, made of lightweight galvanized steel (making them easy to transport), and require no drilling.

The contractor shall deliver, set-up, tear down and remove to FedEx Field, 1600 Fedex Way, Hyattsville, MD 20785, 1,100 linear feet of crowd control event barricades, commonly known as bicycle barricades, security barricades or pedestrian barricades for the period of 17 September 2015 thru 19 September 2015. Specifically, the barricades must be 4' tall x 7' wide, free-standing panels, maintenance free, made of lightweight galvanized steel (making them easy to transport), and require no drilling.

1.2.1. The contractor shall deliver, set-up, tear down and remove to Joint Base Andrews, MD, 360 linear feet of privacy barricades, for the period of 17 September 2015 thru 21 September 2015. Specifically, the barricades must be 6' tall, free-standing panels, maintenance free, made of lightweight galvanized steel (making them easy to transport);

privacy screening attached, and require no drilling.

1.2.2. Delivery Schedule. The contractor shall deliver and set-up 11,000 linear feet of event barriers and 360 linear feet of privacy barricades on 17 September 2015. The contractor shall begin work no earlier than 5:00 pm, EDT and complete barricade set-up by 2:00 am, EDT on 18 September 2015, with all event barriers in place, no exceptions.

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The contractor shall deliver and set-up 1,200 linear feet of event barriers to Branch Avenue Metro Station no earlier than 6:00 pm, EDT on 17 September 2015 and complete barricade set-up by 2:00 am, EDT on 18 September 2015, with all event barriers in place, no exceptions. The contractors will set-up barricades in the locations per the direction of 11th Civil Engineer Squadron representative.

The contractor shall deliver and set-up 1,100 linear feet of event barriers to FedEx Field no earlier than 6:00 pm, EDT on 17 September 2015 and complete barricade set-up by 2:00 am, EDT on 18 September 2015, with all event barriers in place, no exceptions. The contractors will set-up barricades in the locations per the direction of 11th Civil Engineer Squadron representative.

The contractor shall off-load all remaining barricades not utilized during initial set-up at a location designated by the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron representative.

1.2.3. Pick-up and Removal Schedule. The contractor shall begin removing all event barriers from the flight line Saturday, 19 September 2015, starting at 6:00 pm, EDT and all units must be completely removed from the flight line by 2:00 am EDT on Sunday, 20 September 2015. All event barriers not directly on the flight line (Branch Ave. Metro, FedEx Field) shall be removed by Saturday, 19 September 2015, NLT 6:00 pm, EDT, no exceptions.

All barriers at FedEx Field must be removed no later than 9:00 pm Saturday, 19 September 2015.

1.3. The event barriers shall be placed at the following location: Joint Base Andrews flight line.

2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES: Water, electrical power, lighting and restroom facilities will be made available to the contractor in the performance of their work.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION.

3.1. Damage: Contractor shall repair or replace any government property damaged by the contractor at no additional expense to the government,

3.2. Work Hours: Work hours shall be during normal duty hours (0730 to 1700, Monday thru Friday, excluding Federal Holidays). Contractor shall coordinate with Contracting Officer's (CO) and Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) to ensure QAE is present intermittently during the scheduled workday.

3.3. Emergency: In the case of an emergency, the Contracting Officer and emergency personnel shall have the authority to order the contractor to terminate work and clear the area of personnel and equipment.

3.4. Security: The contractor shall safeguard all government property and materials provided for their use. The contractor shall be responsible for the actions of his/her subcontractor's employees while performing work under this contract on the installation.

In addition, the contractor agrees to abide by all security regulations and procedures, as stipulated by Security Forces, and to surrender all permanent type passes issued to him, pursuant to this paragraph, upon completion of this contract. The contractor shall submit an original written request on company letterhead for each employee to the Contracting Office specifying employee name, social security number, home address employer and tag number and state when performing work under this contract. A base wide identification card and vehicle pass shall be obtained for all employees including subcontractors. The contractor's employees shall have possession of his/her pass at all times while working on the installation. The contactor shall return any pass when employment and/or contract obligation is terminated. Lost or stolen passes shall be reported in writing immediately to the Contracting Officer.

3.5. Health, Safety, and Environment: Contractor shall follow all applicable state, federal, and local laws pertaining to health, safety, and environment.

3.6. Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor's performance by appointing an Inspector to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The Inspector will evaluate the contractor's performance through onsite inspections.

4. Partnering Agreement: Inherent within this SOW is a partnering agreement between the Government and contractor to ensure joint cooperation and soundness by both parties in achieving mutually beneficial goals. When deemed necessary, the contractor agrees to meet with the CO and QAE or any other Government personnel concerning performance of this contract.

SECTION 01012

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. Technical Representative: Commander, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron, or his representative, is designated as the Construction Contract Inspector. This designation includes, but is not limited to, the following specific functions of this contract:

1.1.1 Technical administration and inspection.

1.1.2 Recommending approval of shop drawings, samples and materials.

1.1.3 Testing materials not otherwise specified to be performed by the contractor or others.

1.1.4 Coordinating work operations.

1.2 Drawings and Specifications: Drawings and the specifications are the property of the Government and shall not be used for purposes other than those contemplated by the contract. Upon contract award, the Government will make available to the contractor upon request, one complete copy of the plans and specifications. Any additional reproduction copies required shall be the contractor's responsibility.

1.3 Submittals: Submit the following in accordance with Section 01300 "Submittals", A. SD-60 Health and Safety Plan.

B. SD-08 Approved Sediment and Erosion Control Plan.

C SD-01 Construction photographs.

1.4 Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, AF Form 103: Prior to commencing construction work or whenever the ground surface is to be disturbed deeper than three inches (3") or when erecting structures or operating equipment near overhead lines, the contractor performing work shall be responsible for obtaining from the Contracting Officer and having in their possession at all times while digging, an approved AF Form 103, in accordance with Joint Base Andrews Regulation 91-5.

1.4.1 AF Form 103: The AF Form 103 will be completed by the Inspector, upon prior contractor written request, 14-21 days prior to the actual start of excavation or the erection operation and will remain valid for 30 days. The contractor shall contact the Inspector in writing a minimum of 5 working days prior to each expiration date, to notify of the need to revalidate the form.

1.5. Base Regulations: The contractor shall conform to all Base Regulations and directives. As far as possible, those that pertain to security, safety, traffic, fire, and personnel clearances, insofar as they apply to the contractor's activities, will be identified specifically at the pre-performance conference. The contractor shall be responsible for providing and placing barricades, providing traffic control, safety watchmen and lighting and safety devices during all construction activities.

1.6 Accident Prevention: The contractor shall comply with all Air Force Occupational Safety & Health Standards, (AFOSH Standards). Copies of AFOSH Standards are available for review thru the Base Safety office.

1.7 Occupational Safety and Health Act: Contractors shall comply with OSHA 1926, Construction Standards and the portions of OSHA 1910 standards that are applicable to construction. The Army Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1, will be used in the absence of guidance in OSHA standards.

1.7.1 Health and Safety Plan Submittal: SD-60. The contractor shall prepare and submit for Government review, a site/contract-specific Health and Safety Plan in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.120.

1.7.2 Safety Plan: The Plan shall establish a site/contract-specific program for medical surveillance, training, hazard assessment, worker protection, site control, accident prevention and response to emergencies. Standard practices and procedures of industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection shall be prescribed in the plan. The plan shall also include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials associated with the contract.

1.7.3 Plan Review: This Plan must be reviewed by appropriate base agency prior to the commencement of all on-base work.

1.8 Fire Protection: Welding, Cutting, Brazing and Burning Operations.

1.8.1 Welding Operation: All welding and burning operations will be accomplished in strict compliance with the requirements outlined in AFOSH Standard 127-5; the National Fire Protection Association Standard 51B, Joint Base Andrews Base Regulation 92-1 and the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers General Safety Requirement Manual EM 385-1-1. Prior to starting any welding, brazing, or burning operations, the contractor shall ensure that the person performing the work, obtains a permit to do so. This permit, USAF Welding, Cutting and Brazing (AF Form 592), is the only acceptable authorization for performing this type of work. The request for this permit can be accomplished by contacting the Joint Base Andrews, Fire Department at (301) 981-4985. A Fire Department representative will respond to the work site, evaluate the conditions and issue the appropriate permit as required.

Normally, this is accomplished within one hour after receiving the request from the person requesting the permit. A copy of each permit will be retained at the work site until the work has been completed. The contractor shall provide, as a minimum, two portable fire extinguishers acceptable to the Base Fire Department at each location where operations of this type are to be conducted. Extinguishers shall meet the requirements outlined in AFOSH Standard 127-56 and by the Base Fire Department.

1.8.2 Fire Fighting Equipment: In areas of buildings not otherwise authorized by Government installed equipment, the contractor shall furnish and maintain emergency fire fighting equipment such as water barrels, buckets, shovels and garden hoses of type and capacities satisfactory to the Base Fire Department and the Contracting Officer. The contractor will be required to make a thorough inspection of each building in which work has been performed at the close of the operations each work day. This inspection will be made to ensure that all necessary safeguards relative to potential fire hazards are in effect and working. The contractor will familiarize themselves and their personnel on the location of all telephones needed for fire reporting, the applicable procedures and all Joint Base Andrews, Fire Regulations.

1.8.3 Housekeeping: The contractor shall at all times maintain good housekeeping practices to reduce the risk of fire damage and/or personal injury. All scrap materials, rubbish and refuse shall be removed daily from in and around the building and shall not be permitted to be strewn on adjacent property.

1.8.4 Storage of Flammables: Suitable secure storage space shall be provided by the contractor, outside the immediate building area for the storing of flammables/combustibles of any type. No storage will be permitted inside of the building. The storage space shall be properly identified in accordance with applicable Federal, National and Local Regulations as outlined by the Base Fire Department. Flammable or combustible liquids being used inside the building will be kept to a minimum and removed from the building during unused periods.

1.8.5 Fire extinguishers: Two operational fire extinguishers shall be required at each area or location where hazardous operations are being performed. These include, but are not limited to, welding, cutting, brazing, burning, soldering or melting. Operations that produce flying or dripping slag, metal or embers shall have sufficient non-combustible materials on site to protect against fire damage or personal injury due to the operation. This may include fire resistant blankets, as required, by the Base Fire Department. When supplemental temporary heating devices are used, a fire watch will be present to cover all periods when such devices are in operation.

1.8.6 Extinguisher Requirements: Both portable fire extinguishers shall meet or exceed a rating of 4A-40BC, as listed by Underwriters Laboratory, Factory Mutual or any National Acceptable Testing Laboratory. Extinguishers not meeting this requirement are not acceptable.

1.9 Coordination of Work Operations: The work to be performed under this contract is on an active Air Force Base. The contractor shall coordinate all work operations with the Contracting Officer prior to starting any work under this contract. The contractor shall have a superintendent who speaks, reads, writes and understands the English language to act for the contractor and to be available on the job site throughout each work day.

1.10 Notification: The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, when planning to be absent from the project site for more than two work days. Prior to returning to the project, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer.

1.11 Contractor’s Employee Parking: The contractor's employees shall park only in areas assigned by the Contracting Officer.

1.12 Speed Limit: The base speed limit is 25 miles per hour unless posted otherwise.

The speed limit in all Family Housing areas is 15 mph. Speeding tickets and fines are issued for violations and shall be the contractor's responsibility.

1.13 Contractor’s Employee Restriction: Contractor employees shall be restricted to areas of the base within the scope of this work; plus, direct routes to and from the site as may be approved at the pre-performance conference with regard to work scheduling and material handling. The contractor's employees will have in their possession at all times a valid picture ID and their base identification pass.

1.14 Work Hours: Work for all operations, other than that in, around or associated with Family Housing, shall be performed during the normal work week, Monday thru Friday, 0700 to 1700. Work in, around or associated with Family Housing shall be from 0800 to 1700, Monday thru Friday. Work shall not be scheduled for any Federal Holiday.

Deviations from the normal work week will not be granted except under unusual circumstances. Requests for permission to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and/or Federal holidays shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval in writing, a minimum of five days in advance of the proposed scheduled change.

1.15 Severe Weather Warning Requirements: When notified by the Contracting Officer that a severe weather warning has been issued for the area in which construction is being performed, the contractor shall immediately take action to tie down, or otherwise secure, structures, materials, and equipment on the job site that could become missiles as a result of strong surface winds, thunderstorms, or other weather-related conditions. This requirement is applicable twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

1.16 Environmental Protection: The contractor shall provide and maintain environmental protection during the life of the contract as defined herein. Environmental protection shall be provided to correct conditions that might endanger the environment during normal construction operations. Fully conform to Section 01560 Environmental Protection. Definitions are as follows:

1.16.1 Sediment: Soil and other debris that have eroded and have been transported by runoff water or wind.

1.16.2 Solid Waste: Rubbish, debris, garbage, and other discarded solid materials, except hazardous waste as defined in paragraph entitled "Hazardous Waste," resulting from industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations and from community activities.

1.16.3 Rubbish: Combustible and non-combustible wastes such as paper, boxes, glass, crockery, metal, lumber, cans, and bones.

1.16.4 Debris: Combustible and non-combustible wastes such as ashes and waste materials resulting from construction or maintenance and repair work, leaves, and tree trimmings.

1.16.5 Sewage: Wastes characterized as domestic sanitary sewage.

1.16.5.1 Garbage: Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.

1.16.6 Oily Waste: Petroleum products including all fuels and lubricants and bituminous materials.

1.16.7 Rubble: Fill materials generated from non-reinforced concrete masonry, asphalt construction and natural earth resulting from excavation.

1.16.8 Landscaping Waste: Trees, limbs, brush, stumps and other vegetation generated from the clearing and grubbing of natural areas.

1.16.9 Temporary Construction: Upon completion and acceptance of the construction, the Contractor shall remove all signs of temporary construction facilities such as work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess or waste materials, debris and other vestiges of construction.

All areas shall be restored to pre-contract construction conditions, including grading, sodding and other restorations.

1.16.10 Erosion and Sediment Control Measures:

1.16.10.1 Burn Off: Burn-off of ground cover will not be permitted.

1.16.10.2 Reduction of Exposure of Unprotected Erodible Soils:

Earthwork brought to final grade shall immediately be finished as indicated and specified. Side slopes and back slopes shall be protected immediately upon completion of rough grading. Earthwork shall be planned and conducted in such a manner as to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils. Unprotected exposure shall not exceed 7 days.

1.16.10.3 Temporary Protection of Erodible Soils: Methods as required shall be utilized to effectively prevent erosion and control of sedimentation and shall be as required by the approved State control plan. Items shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1.16.10.3.1 Mechanical Retardation and Control of Runoff: The rate of runoff from all construction sites shall be mechanically retarded and controlled. Provision of silt fencing, straw bales and other methods shall be required for any and all areas in which excavation or other types of soil disturbance is performed.

Temporary diversion ditches may be constructed to retard and divert runoff to protected drainage courses.

1.16.10.3.2 Vegetation and Mulch: Protection shall be provided on side and back slopes when rough grading is complete or when sufficient soil is exposed to require protection to prevent erosion.

Protection shall be afforded by accelerated growth of permanent vegetation, temporary vegetation, mulching and netting. Slopes too steep for stabilization by other means shall be stabilized by hydroseeding, mulch anchored in place, covering with anchored netting, sodding, or such combination of these and other methods as may be necessary for effective erosion control. Control shall be provided no more than 7 days after disturbance of the area.

1.16.11 Control and Disposal of Solid Wastes: Wastes shall be placed in closed metal containers which are emptied on a regular schedule. Handling and disposal shall be conducted in a manner to prevent contamination of the site and other areas.

All containers 5 gallons and larger brought onto base shall have the prime contractor's name and telephone number conspicuously marked thereon.

1.16.11.1 Disposal of Rubbish and Debris: The contractor shall transport wastes off Government Property and disposal shall be in a manner that complies with Federal, State and Local requirements. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of the State and/or Local permit, or license, which reflects such agencies disposal authorization. The permit, or license, and the location of the disposal area, shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to transporting materials off Government property.

1.16.11.2 Garbage: Garbage shall be disposed, by the contractor, off base.

Garbage shall be kept in sealed metal containers until disposal is effected.

The preparation, cooking, or disposal of food on the project site is strictly prohibited.

1.16.11.3 Sewage, Odor and Pest Control: Chemical toilets or comparably effective units shall be utilized. Wastes shall be periodically collected and removed from the Base. Measures shall be taken to control pests and to mask, or eliminate, undesirable odors.

1.16.11.4 Chemical Waste: Chemical wastes shall be stored in corrosion resistant containers and shall be disposed at least monthly, unless directed otherwise. Disposal of chemical wastes shall be in accordance with Federal, State and Local requirements. Fueling and lubricating of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Lubricants and oils, to be discarded, shall be disposed in accordance with approved procedures meeting Federal, State and Local regulations. The Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately of oil and hazardous material spills which may be large enough to violate Federal, State and Local regulations.

1.16.11.5 Rubble and Landscaping Waste: Rubble and landscaping waste shall be disposed as hereinbefore specified for "Disposal of Rubbish and Debris@.

1.16.12 Dust Control: Dust shall be minimized on and around the work site at all times; including, non-work hours, weekends and Federal legal holidays. Soil, at the site and other areas disturbed by contractor's operations, shall be sprinkled or treated with dust suppressers as necessary to control dust. Dry power brooming will not be permitted. Vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power brooming shall be done instead. Air blowing will be permitted only for removing non-particulate debris as from reinforcing bars. Sandblasting will not be permitted unless the dust therefrom is confined. Only wet cutting of concrete blocks, concrete and asphalt will be permitted. Unnecessary shaking of bags will not be permitted where concrete mortar and plaster milling is done. For construction in building interiors, provide all work required for and actively prevent the spread of dust and debris to all portions of the building and to avoid the creation of a nuisance or hazard in the surrounding area. Provide barriers, dust stops, drop cloths, exhaust fans, filters, vacuum cleaners and other materials and equipment on a daily basis, to achieve the control of dust and debris. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as, but not limited to, ice, flooding, or pollution.

Vacuum and sweep the interior work area daily.

1.16.13 Noise: The maximum use of "low noise emission products", as certified by the Environmental Protection Agency, shall be made when available. Blasting or explosives will not be permitted.

1.17 Erosion and Sediment Control Plans: SD-08 Submit State approved control plans to the C.O. State approved erosion and sediment control plans shall be provided for all construction which involves the clearing of land, grading or other earth disturbances which affect over 5,000 square feet of area or over 100 cubic yards of earth, whichever is the lesser. The contractor shall be responsible for all actions necessary to prepare and submit the erosion and sediment control plan to the proper Maryland State authorities and to obtain the proper State approvals. The plan shall fully comply with all provisions of the 1983 Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control and shall be in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation (COMAR) 26.09.01.07, "Application for Approval of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans." In addition to responsibility for the preparation, submission and approval of the plans, the contractor shall bear sole responsibility for all actions required of him by the plans and the State of Maryland, concerning all elements associated with the control plans. This responsibility shall be throughout the life of the project and continue until released from responsibility by both the Contracting Officer and the Maryland Dept. of Environment authorities.

Contractors shall take note that MDE authorities frequently require continued compliance with erosion and sediment control plans well beyond the actual completion of other construction work. In addition to the State of Maryland requirements, the contractor shall provide continuos maintenance to the silt fence and other sediment control barriers to ensure a neat appearance. This shall require, as a minimum, for the contractor to remove built-up mud and debris on the exterior surface of silt fences, ensure fences are stretched taunt, ensure silt fences are installed straight and true.

1.18 Preliminary and Final Inspections: The contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer and shall request scheduling of the final and pre-final inspections, in writing a minimum of five days in advance of requirement.

1.19 As-Built Drawings: The contractor shall prepare and submit completed as-built-of-construction drawings, using a minimum 24 x 36 inches in size and a scale of 1 inch per 50 feet except as specified otherwise. Include site plans, sectional views, installation details of all materials, and actual location of installed materials and equipment; in conjunction, one print of each of the drawings accompanying the specifications shall be neatly and clearly marked in red to show all variations or changes between the as-built-of-construction drawings and that indicated or specified. If a choice of materials and/or methods is permitted, the as-built drawings shall define the construction actually provided. Variations shall conform to standard drafting practice and include such supplementary notes, legends and details as required. Utilities shall be dimensioned from a known point, or an existing permanent object, to the center line of the ditch, or structure. All drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer a minimum of 10 days prior to the scheduled final inspection. Legibility and clear portrayal of the as-built construction and marked prints shall be subject to approval of the Contracting Officer.

The accuracy of as-builts will be reviewed and, if in error, will be returned to the Contractor for rework. Improper as-built drawings will not be considered a punch list item; they must be completed and acceptable before final tests or inspection will be considered complete. Disapproval shall result in rescheduling of the final inspection.

Submit as-built drawings a minimum 10 days prior to the scheduled final inspection.

Final inspection will not be accomplished until as-builts are turned over to the Contracting Officer and are approved. If drawings are not approved the final inspection shall be rescheduled.

1.20 Truck Hauling on Base: The contractor shall be responsible for covering open-bodied vehicles transporting sand, gravel, fill materials, dirt, construction debris, rubble, or other material which may become airborne and create air pollution on Base. Alternate means, approved by the Contracting Officer, may be employed to achieve the same results as would coverings. All dirt, rubble or debris carried onto existing base pavements by contractor operations shall immediately be removed by the contractor.

1.21 Staging Area: The haul route is identified on the contract drawings. The staging area will be assigned by the Contracting Officer at the pre-construction conference and will be on Joint Base Andrews. Daily construction work site and staging area clean up shall be accomplished by the contractor. This clean up shall include the placing of construction material and equipment in a neat and orderly arrangement. Rubbish, debris, rubble and garbage shall be disposed of daily off base and shall not be permitted to accumulate. If the contractor has any dumpsters in the staging area, they shall be clearly marked with a sign "for private use only, not for use of base personnel". Dumpsters shall be emptied when contents mounds to height of sides. At the end of the work day, the

Contractor shall inspect the site to ensure that all paper, cardboard, and similar materials are removed to provide a litter free appearance. Upon completion of all work outlined in the contract drawings and specifications, the contractor shall remove from the confines of the Base, his construction materials and his equipment.

1.21.1 Staging Area Security: The contractor's assigned staging area shall be secured and shall be completely enclosed by the contractor with a minimum 6 foot high temporary fence. The fence shall have a minimum of two six foot wide access gates on opposing sides of the site. The temporary staging area fence shall provide a neat and professional exterior appearance, shall be installed in a true and plumb manner and shall be board-on-board, natural wood construction. All fencing shall be sight proof and shall be provided prior to any placement of contractor items in the staging area at the start of the construction contract. The contractor shall maintain all contractor material and construction items as well as construction dumpsters within the confines of his staging area. The contractor shall be required to maintain the appearance and order of the assigned staging area, both within and without, during the entire duration of the construction contract. During the growing season (April thru October), the contractor shall mow and trim all grass areas within the staging area fence and to a 3 foot minimum distance outside of the fence boundary to maintain neat grassy areas of reasonable length. Grass height shall never be allowed to exceed 6 inches. Grass shall not be allowed to grow up along the temporary fence line. Assume that assigned staging areas will be on grassy areas. Security and maintenance of the staging area and contents thereof is the contractors sole responsibility. The contractor shall restore the staging area to its original condition at the end of all construction.

1.21.2 Vandalism: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding the construction site and the staging area, and all construction equipment and materials against vandalism and theft.

1.22 Marking of Equipment, Trailers and Temporary Offices: The contractor shall ensure that equipment and trucks used on the job, are conspicuously marked with both name and telephone number of owner or leaser. All contractor temporary offices and trailers shall have signs affixed to the exterior, which state the name of the contracting firm, and a name and number of the responsible contracting firm official. The letter size of the firm name shall be a minimum of 8" high with all lettering professionally and neatly prepared.

1.23 Availability and Use of Utility Services: Water and electricity will be available for use by the contractor from the Government's existing system outlets and supplies to perform the work under this contract at no cost to the contractor. The location(s) of the temporary connection points will be designated by the Contracting Officer prior to permitting connections. Materials, labor and other items required to provide the hook up necessary to use the existing Government utility shall be the contractor's responsibility.

Electric energy shall not be used for resistance heating except within the contractor's office trailer or unless specifically allowed in the technical sections. The Contractor will not be permitted to use Government telephone service.

1.24 Hard Hats: All contractor personnel shall be required to wear a hard hat while on the construction site.

1.25 Interruption of Utilities: The contractor shall not interrupt existing utilities without obtaining written permission from the Contracting Officer a minimum of seven work days in advance. The outage request shall be made, in writing, at least ten work days in advance of the outage and it shall state the date and duration of the proposed outage. The contractor shall adjust work schedules to keep outages to a minimum. The contractor shall make final connections to existing utility services, furnish material, perform excavation, backfilling, tamping, finish surface repairs and other labor incidental to making the utility connections. Outages shall not be performed until all required materials and appurtenances are on the construction site. Construction work associated with an outage shall be accomplished in a workmanlike manner, in accordance with the technical provisions referenced and specified in other sections.

1.26 Occupied Buildings: The contractor will be working in and around existing buildings which are occupied and fully furnished. The existing building must remain functional during construction operations. The contractor shall confine work operations and personnel to the specified areas of construction unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall not be permitted to use the building's toilet facilities; therefore, it is the contractor's responsibility to provide portable toilets in designated work areas.

1.27 Protection and Moving of Property: The contractor shall be responsible for protection of all existing Government features, furnishings and for moving the furnishings in the area of work as necessary to accomplish required work elements and replacing same in their original position. Protection shall include covers, tarps, plastic sheets, barriers and other protection devices.

1.28 Landscape Protection: Provide protection for all existing landscape features such as trees, shrubs, bushes, plantings and sod in and around the area of construction. No existing trees, shrubs, bushes, or other items shall be affected in any way, by contractor actions, unless required by specifications. Prior to any demolition or construction in proximity to any existing landscape feature, the feature shall be protected by fencing, barricades, temporary removal and/or other approved devices. When construction requires that heavy machinery work in close proximity to existing mature trees, the trees shall be protected with a strong 2"x4" frame with 3/4" plywood sheeting barricade or enclosure. No movement or operation of heavy equipment within a tree shadow area or drip line shall be permitted. Any features which require pruning or trimming in order to place new construction materials or to allow clearance for new materials or equipment, shall be pruned or trimmed in a workmanlike manner. All damaged items shall be replaced in kind with new, by the contractor.

1.29 Cutting and Patching: The contractor shall perform necessary cutting and patching to existing walls, ceiling, floor and other areas as necessary for the performance of the contract. Work that is patched, replaced, shall match similar existing work. Cutting and patching shall be performed by mechanics skilled in the trades involved. Patching material shall be of the same type, style, thickness, color, texture and finish to match existing adjacent surfaces. Patching of all brick building exterior finishes shall be performed by the complete removal of all damaged full or partial bricks and the provision of complete new masonry units, keyed into the existing construction and mortar that matches existing construction. Roof and wall openings shall be adequately protected against the elements during all construction phases. Unless otherwise provided by the drawings or specifications, structural members shall not be cut or altered without prior authorization of the CO.

1.30 Dust Barriers: Dust shall be minimized at all times. Dust tight barriers shall be constructed by the contractor within the work area before any demolition or construction, closing off areas which are to remain occupied.

1.31 Security Areas: Work to be accomplished under this contract is in some security areas and the contractor will not be granted unlimited access. The contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer a minimum of five workdays prior to commencement of work to arrange for security escorts and to become acquainted with security requirements. The contractor shall not deviate from any and all indicated security requirements. The contractor shall allow for a 30 minute delay each time a security area is entered to allow for identification and escort. If employees arrive or depart from the security area at different times each will encounter this delay.

1.32 High Visibility Areas: Work performed under this contract is in a designated high visibility area.

1.32.1 Appearance of Workmen: All contractor employees shall wear work shirts bearing a patch on the front left breast, with the company name or emblem and shall possess at all times an identification card indicating the individual's name, company name, and bearing a picture of the individual. Workmen shall be neat, clean and presentable when working on base. When in or around housing units they shall be particularly presentable and they shall show identification cards to housing occupants prior to entering occupied quarters. The contractor's vehicles shall display emblems indicating the company name. Work clothes shall consist of shoes, shirt, and long pants, or long coveralls.

1.32.2 Objectionable Employees: The Contracting Officer, in writing, may require the contractor to remove from the work site, area, or Base, objectionable employees. Objectionable employees include those employees not properly attired, those employees using profane language or employees which act in an unsafe or reckless manner.

1.32.3 Cleanliness: The contractor shall protect Government property and furnishings that may be in, or adjacent to, the work area with appropriate clean drop cloths, barricades, dust-stops, or other provisions as determined by, or approved by, the Contracting Officer prior to starting work. The contractor shall remove all debris, tools, materials and equipment and other items when work is completed in each particular area.

1.32.4 Daily Clean-Up: Daily construction site and staging area clean-up shall be accomplished by the contractor. This clean-up shall include the placing of construction material and equipment in a neat and orderly arrangement on the site.

Equipment and materials must not block access to existing facilities. Rubbish, debris, rubble, and garbage shall be disposed of daily. At the end of the work day, the contractor shall inspect the site and area to ensure that all paper, cardboard, demolition products and similar materials are removed to provide a litter-free appearance. On-Base access routes utilized by construction equipment and/or delivery vehicles shall be maintained free from clay or mud balls, clods, and mud.

During the growing season (April thru October), all grass areas in the contractors construction area, within ten feet of contractor staging and construction areas or within 10 feet of buildings or portions of buildings under construction shall be mowed and trimmed to maintain neat grassy areas of reasonable length, by the contractor. Grass height shall never be allowed to exceed 6 inches.

1.33 Dumpster Use: The contractor shall be fully responsible for securing construction dumpsters from potential filling or use by unauthorized personnel. Securing may be thru the use of lockable covers or by controlling access to the dumpsters thru the use of fencing that matches that specified for the contractor staging area or by locating the dumpsters within the assigned staging area.

1.34 Phasing of Excavation for Utilities: Excavation shall not begin until materials and equipment for that specific portion of the job are on site and the Contracting Officer has granted approval for excavation. Requests for utility outages shall be in writing and shall be made a minimum of 5 days prior to the outage date. Backfilling of all excavations shall be accomplished only after inspection of the underground construction by the Contracting Officer and after approval by the Contracting Officer to begin excavation backfill is given. Coordinate request for utility installation and inspections with the Contracting Officer two days in advance. Backfill performed prior to Contracting Officer=s inspection of the installation shall be removed by the contractor. Backfill shall be accomplished as soon as possible after installation of the utility.

1.34.1 Site Restoration: Rough grading of utility cuts shall be accomplished immediately after backfilling excavated trenches. Soil and sediment control measures shall also be provided immediately. Final grading, including the placing of new topsoil, as required, shall be accomplished as soon as possible. Required landscaping, sodding, or seeding, mulching and spreading of straw cover shall be accomplished at the earliest possible time after backfilling, but in no circumstance more than 7 days after excavation is performed.

1.35 Trenching and Excavating: Excavation and related work shall be completed in scheduled phases between blocks or manholes for installations requiring testing. Work shall be barricaded in accordance with Corps of Engineer Manual EM 385-1-1 and AFOSH Std 127-66. For excavations in which testing is not required, the trenches shall be backfilled at the end of the day except of the last 15 feet. Backfilling must be accomplished daily; established structures and plantings must be avoided. Excavation shall not begin until material and equipment for the specified portion of the job is available on the site. Trenches or excavations which cut roads, parking lots, driveways and delivery routes shall be fully coordinated between the contractor, QAE and Base Fire, Rescue and Security Police prior to excavation. The contractor shall provide non-skid surface, steel road plates until the vehicle routes are permanently repaired.

Excavations and the repair which will traverse completely across vehicle routes shall be scheduled in stages which will allow crossing of vehicles until road plates and/or permanent repairs are in place.

1.36 Barricades: Barricades are required in accordance with the quoted safety regulations. "Each job site will be clearly identified by signs, and protected by barriers suitably marked by reflective materials, and illumination for easy sighting after dark."

This provision is required in accordance with AFOSH Standard 127-66, Chapter 4, para 4-1, f(1). Where steel plates are used over open trenches, they shall be secured to prevent vehicle damage. Unusual or specific requirements for signs or lighting are as required or specified in the specifications. When special requirements are indicated, they will take precedence over applicable Special Condition paragraphs.

1.37 Catalytic Converters: No vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter shall be permitted to operate within 50 feet of any aircraft, on or near the taxiways or runways, around fuel spills, in POL areas, in munitions areas or in other potentially hazardous areas when identified and/or placard.

1.38 Tools and Equipment: All hand tools and equipment utilized by the contractor must be suitable for use in the area required. Explosion proof equipment, special low noise equipment and other special equipment shall be provided as specified. Additionally, if the specific work area so dictates, the equipment used shall be Class 1, Division 1, suitable for Hazardous (Classified) locations.

1.39 Removal and Salvage: Materials produced in demolition or removed from the project which are to remain the property of the Government and be classified as salvage, are specified below. Materials classified as salvage shall be removed, by the contractor, to the Salvage Yard at Fort Meade. The contractor shall protect all materials in transit to the salvage yard. The contractor shall call the Salvage Yard (DRMO: (301) 667-6366), 5 days in advance of delivering any salvage materials, and call DRMO again 24 hours before any delivery to confirm their appointment.

1.39.1 Location: West Side

1.40 Exterior Painting and Colors: Contract construction is on a active Air Force Base which has a comprehensive building exterior colors and architectural compatibility policy. All equipment and materials provided or worked on in this construction project that are in an outdoor and visible location, shall have specific contractor provided consideration as to appearance and color. These specific requirements do not apply to materials or equipment that will be provided in an interior and concealed location, such as in mechanical rooms or spaces above ceilings. Unless modified in other technical Sections, all exterior (outdoor) and visible materials and equipment provided or affected under this contract, such as, but not limited to, the following items shall have required coatings and coating colors.

1.40.1 All mechanical equipment provided, such as outdoor air conditioning devices, chillers, condensing units, condenser water towers, air handlers, pumps, tanks, etc. shall have applied coatings of a beige/tan color matching Federal Standard No. 595a, color 23531. All provided mechanical systems or exterior portions of mechanical systems such as enclosures or covers, hoods, escutcheons, bollards, pipe supports and hangers, post indicator valves, water gongs, siamese connections, hydrants, valves, meters, hose bibs, pipes, gas meters and regulators, insulation and insulation jackets, roof curbs, equipment structural support members, vents, reliefs, exterior duct work, goose necks, grills and louvers, screens, dampers, combustion vents, flashing and caps, breeching, exhaust/ventilation fans and their caps, access equipment such as ladders, etc. and all other types of mechanical systems that are located in a exterior and visible area shall have properly applied coatings of a brown color matching Federal Standard No. 595a, color 20045. All exterior louvers and grills provided shall be aluminum construction as specified, with organic brown color matching Federal Standard No. 595a, color 20045.

1.40.2 All electrical equipment and materials which are provided in an exterior location, such as disconnects, panels, conduit, hangers and supports, transformers, meters, pull boxes, enclosures, fixtures, lights, etc. shall have properly applied coatings of a brown color matching Federal Standard No. 595a, color 20045.

1.40.3 Architectural features such as trim, flashing, rain gutters, downspouts, exterior metal doors, etc shall all be provided as specified, in a brown color matching Federal Standard No. 595a, color 20045. All other exterior and visible items shall have coatings with full color consideration. Final selection of the material color shall be as approved by the Contracting Officer for items which are not specifically listed above.

1.41 Photography: SD-01. Submit required construction project photographs. The contractor shall provide the services of a professional architecture photography service and produce for the Government, a full sets of photographs of the project. The professional service shall as a minimum be a firm which has regularly engaged in and provided the services for architecture photographic production for a minimum of two years, prior to contract award.